1892 Dec 12. Born Gateshead
1901 census at 16, Moore Street, Gateshead,
1911 census at 16, Moore Street, Gateshead,
1914 Aug 22. The undermentioned to be Second Lieutenants. Joseph Welch.. 7th Northumberland Fus
1915 Apr 18 . 7th Btn Northumberland Fus, Second Lieutenant Joseph Welch to be temporary Captain.
1915 Apr 21 Landed in France
1917 Jun 6 Into RFC. Note address same as MIC
1918 Jun 26. Returned to unit.
1921 May 24. Joined ADRIC with service no 2005. Posted to R Coy
1922 Jan Discharged on demobilisation of ADRIC
1939 Register Living with his mother at 16 Moore Street , Gateshead C.B., Durham. He is a Widowed Schoolteacher.
1977 Apr/Jun Died (correct dob) Durham